NHL Hockey Player News

Beagle (wrist) is targeting a return next Tuesday.

Beagle has been out since October 13th but is hoping to return next Tuesday vs. the Wild. The 33-year-old improves the Canucks bottom-6 depth immensely. Beagle has one assist in five games this season.

Jay Beagle
The Jets have placed Dustin Byfuglien (concussion) on IR.

Byfuglien was stunned in a heavy collision with Jamie Oleksiak on Tuesday, eventually returned to the lineup. Byfuglien was eventually diagnosed with a concussion and missed Thursday’s game and will miss at least a few more contests after being placed on injured reserve. Sami Niku could remain in the Jets lineup while Byfuglien is out.

Dustin Byfuglien
Rinne leads the Preds onto the ice for warmups.

Rinne allowed three goals on 25 shots in the Predators loss to the Avalanche on Tuesday. Rinne has lost two of his last three while posting a 2.47 GAA and .905 SV%. In his first start against the Coyotes, Rinne allowed two goals on 23 shots in a surprising 2-1 loss.

Pekka Rinne
Lehner will start against the Bruins on Thursday.

Lehner allowed five goals on 27 shots in the Islanders loss in New York on November 21st. Thomas Greiss started the last three games but it looks like Lehner will start tonight in Boston. Lehner has dropped each of his last four starts and is 3-5-0 with a 3.21 GAA and .896 SV% on the road this season.

Robin Lehner
Lundqvist will start against the Senators on Thursday.

Lundqvist comes into tonight's contest having won four of his last five starts. He stood stall against the Senators in his last start, stopping 29 of the 31 shots he faced on route to a 4-2 victory. He has a great chance of keeping his hot streak rolling tonight.

Henrik Lundqvist
Bobrovsky will start against the Wild on Thursday.

Bobrovsky allowed five goals on 32 shots in the Blue Jackets win in Detroit on Monday. It wasn’t the prettiest performance but it was enough to earn Bobrovsky his ninth win of the season. He has now won three of his last four and is 4-4-0 with a 2.46 GAA and .919 SV% on home-ice this season.

Sergei Bobrovsky
Bobrovsky is projected to start Thursday vs. the Wild.

Bobrovsky allowed five goals on 32 shots in the Blue Jackets win in Detroit on Monday. It wasn’t the prettiest performance but it was enough to earn Bobrovsky his ninth win of the season. He has now won three of his last four and is 4-4-0 with a 2.46 GAA and .919 SV% on home-ice this season.

Sergei Bobrovsky
Smith will start Friday vs. the Kings.

Smith allowed one goal on 29 shots in the Flames win in Arizona on Sunday. It was an important game for Smith, who is fighting for starts with David Rittich. Smith is 2-3-0 with a 2.86 GAA and .891 SV% in November and draws another solid matchup with the Kings in town—especially on the tail-end of a back-to-back.

Mike Smith
Fleury will start Thursday in Vancouver.

Fleury allowed three goals on 24 shots in the Golden Knights win in Chicago on Tuesday. Fleury extended his winning streak to five games, allowing just eight goals on 139 shots (.942 SV%) with two shutouts. In his first start against the Canucks, Fleury stopped 24 of 26 shots in a 3-2 shootout loss (Nov.24).

Marc-Andre Fleury
Markstrom will start Thursday vs. the Golden Knights.

Markstrom allowed two goals on 25 shots in the Canucks overtime loss to the Kings on Tuesday. In his last eight starts, Markstrom has gone 1-5-2 with a 3.26 GAA and .900 SV%. Things don’t get any easier with the Golden Knights in town. Vegas is heating up and come in having won four in a row while averaging 4.75 goals for per game.

Jacob Markstrom
Quick will start Thursday in Edmonton.

Quick returned in a backup role on Tuesday but will make his first start since October 23rd. The 32-year-old is still searching for his first win of the season. Quick struggled before knee surgery, posting a 4.55 GAA and .845 SV% in four games. He’s had a tough season but tonight he faces an Oilers team that is 27th in the NHL in goal-scoring (2.71 GF/pg).

Jonathan Quick

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What are the latest updates on NHL player suspensions or disciplinary actions?

Already this season we’ve seen the hammer brought down by the NHL Department of Player Safety. Notable suspensions and fines include Ryan Reaves of the Toronto Maple Leafs who was given a five-game suspension for an illegal check to the head against the Edmonton Oilers, and Los Angeles Kings forward Tanner Jeannot who was dealt a three-game suspension, also for an illegal hit to the head.

In the 2023-24 season, there were a total of 14 suspensions and 17 fines issued throughout the NHL. The longest suspension served was dealt to former-Detroit Red Wing David Perron at six-games after a cross-checking penalty dealt ironically against his current team in the 2024-25 season, the Ottawa Senators. Additionally, Perron was fined $148,437.48 for his actions.

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Every season there are several players who have breakout years, establishing themselves as some of the best up-and-coming stars in the league. In the 2024-25 season early breakout candidates have emerged such as Dylan Strome of the Washington Capitals (on-pace for his first 100-point season) and Ivan Barbashev of the Vegas Golden Knights (on-pace for career-high in points).

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